Film Review: “Avengers: End Game” (2019) ★★★★★

I promised never to write about Marvel’s films. It’s not
because they are bad; it’s because big and famous pieces always get written on
by every critic and blogger on Earth while real films with a subject matter
much deeper than superheroes universe barely get attention. However, after
seeing the intelligent approach of “Avengers: End Game”, I had no choice but
become a clichéd blogger, if you want to call it that way, and enter the long
list of names that, in the end, had to write about it.

After the devastating events taking place in Avengers:
Infinity War, half of the planet’s population, including billions of human
lives, have been wiped out by Thanos, leaving just enough number of people to
rebuild their life. With only a few allies left, the Avengers gather together
once again to stop Thanos for good. However, when the opportunity arises with
the appearance of Scott Lang, aka Ant-Man, the rest of the Avengers, Captain
America, Black Widow, Hulk, Tony Stark, Thor, Hawkeye, and Nebula team up to
travel back in time for their last attempt to undo the disastrous damage done
to the planet and bring everyone they lost back. However, they don’t know that
there is yet a great price to pay along the way, which they will have plenty of
opportunities to learn about.

To go deep into the storyline means to reveal much more than
you should really know. Of course, if you have seen the Infinity War then you
know how many were gone. However, with five years being passed in End Game, the
latest and most probably the last installment of Avengers that we know of, it
introduces Tony Stark as a father to a very adorable girl, maybe not so happily
ever after, but enough to go through one day after another. This, of course,
happens after they defeat a common enemy whose death does not bring much
satisfaction. This is why when Ant-Man appears with the knowledge about a
time-travel opportunity, the group could not pass even the slightest of chances
to fight in order to have a logical conclusion of their big battle.

And now I would like to go in-depth into the reasons why I
had to write about Anthony and Joe Russo’s Avengers: End Game. Thanos continues
being the main antagonist of the last installment, the creature that keeps his
promise and wipes out 50% of all living creatures. “I thought by eliminating
half of life, the other half would thrive, but you have shown me,” says Thanos
to Captain America, and continues, “…
that’s impossible. As long as there are those that remember what was, there will
always be those that are unable to accept what can be. They will resist.” But to end his remark, he looks straight at
Steve Rogers and says, “You could not live with your own failure, and where did
that bring you? Back to me.” Thanos says with a strong tone of assurance that
this time he will leave nothing of the planet that still resists.

So who is Thanos? Why does he do what he does? The reason he
gave to Captain America is damning, however, he wants to ensure that everybody
is aware of his intentions, a so-called attempt to save the Planet Earth from
starvation, the same as he did with Titans. I could not help but keep asking
myself, why again we get back to the same concept that the majority must die to
save the rest of living people? Does it mean the Avengers are not doing good
things for humanity by trying to save it from its inevitable death? The answer
to this is very complicated and this film never tries to answer that.

Thanos is like an invader who travels from one planet to
another and leaves nothing after his visit thanks to the six stones he has
collected successfully. But what happens outside of this richly written villain
is one of the most interesting scenes I have observed probably in 2019 – the
fight scene between Black Widow and Hawkeye for their right to give up their own
existence for the sake of humanity. Who wins the fight does not really matter –
but it will be romantic, like a love story between life and death and eternity.
There is one scene I would prefer to give away much information about, but
surely you will realize which one it was – it’s the moment when a particular
character knew there is a lot to lose but it can be even worse if not for one
major step that can end everything for one, but give hope to others.

Chris Evans’ Captain America was so well unfolded, I could
not believe how strong, how brave and courageous this hero is. In fact, with
End Game, he became a written manifest to something every other hero should
have done – to fulfill their lives by all means. Indeed, not only Captain
America, every other character appearing in the film plays a significant role
in defeating the common enemy. They will mostly cry, fight all the time, have
no time to rest, and when they joke, it will be the joke of a lifetime as they
know very well they won’t get another one.

In the end, “Avengers: End Game” is
much bigger than just Marvel’s Cinematic Universe. With this, it went beyond
its purposes, expanded its ability, and lived a life all future superhero films
can only dream of. As the audience, you must be prepared for an emotional
journey, witness the fall and rise of human life where some will fight eagerly
to give up their own for a better future. But once it reaches the end, you will
find yourself speechless. And it’s not because of someone who dies so someone
else can live, not at all; it’s the unity of the universe, the importance of
life, and why, whether we know each other or not, must treat everyone equal, as
one, as someone who’s willing to take a stand. Avengers: End Game is not the
end of the journey, it is the beginning of a new era of a cinematic universe
that no longer can be defeated, thanks to Marvel.

About

My name is Ulkar Alakbarova. A wonderful name, is it not? I come from the exotic land of Azerbaijan but now I live in the hub of Hollywood North – Toronto, Canada. How lucky I am to be able to enjoy and indulge in my favourite avocation of watching movies. Movies of every genre are screened here in Toronto. There are black and white classics, avant garde, independently produced, and of course, newly released movies for all to enjoy. Let me share this treasure of entertainment with you. Read my thoughts and opinions then let me know if you agree.